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#68: What do you get when a former teacher builds a national women’s community, plans a conference for hundreds, and somehow still manages school pickup? You get Amanda Smith. In this episode, I sit down with the founder of Dallas Girl Gang to talk about what it really looks like to grow a brand, rally a community, […]

#67: I took a little break (not from podcasting, just from pretending I have my life together) to enjoy spring break with my kids, and now I’m back with thoughts. I’ve officially entered my last 6 months of my 20s, and naturally, I’m deep in reflection mode. In this solo episode, I’m taking a look back at the last […]

#66: Losing a parent is life-altering. Losing both parents while building a business and raising a family? That’s next-level. Kate Lenihan knows exactly what it’s like to navigate grief, entrepreneurship, and motherhood all at once—and she’s here to talk about the hard stuff. From the lessons loss has taught her to the realities of delegation and scaling […]

#64: What if your wedding content was delivered before your hangover even hit? That’s exactly what Emily Cline does—capturing real, behind-the-scenes moments of luxury weddings and delivering them in 24 hours (all with just her iPhone, no DSLR in sight). Traditional wedding videographers? Sweating. Emily is a globally renowned luxury wedding and event content creator, working with high-end couples and […]

#63: If you’ve ever had to introduce yourself at a networking event and suddenly forgot everything you’ve ever done in your life, same. Networking is weird, small talk is painful, and yet… building real connections is kind of essential. But this episode isn’t just about networking—it’s about owning your story, taking big risks, and embracing the wild […]

#60: So here’s the deal—I took a 17-day hiatus thinking it would be no big deal, but plot twist: it changed everything. In this episode, I’m getting real about shiny distractions (hi, Pilates studio co-ownership), saying no to things that aren’t aligned, and why your business shouldn’t fall apart just because you step away. Spoiler: if […]

#49: Today’s mini-episode is brought to you by Earn After Reading – my weekly unhinged newsletter where I get real and honest about life and the nitty-gritty of entrepreneurship.  In this 12-minute story, I share the ballsy move I recently made in my business. But before I do, I give you a quick backstory on […]

I’m back for a solo episode! It’s safe to say I’m an “era” girly – meaning I obsessively ride the trains and waves of “phases.” I do a mini-dive into my past phases and the current wave I’m riding now *coughcoughsoccermom* I dive right into the episode with a recent story that made me realize […]

Today I’m chatting with Diana Jakubcova – the founder of Deeply Rooted Studio, a branding and consultancy firm that serves female founders worldwide. Diana left her home in Slovakia at 17 and has lived a digital nomad life ever since. We first dive into her journey and how entrepreneurship has morphed for her over the […]

A business eppy?! WHO AM I?! Today I’m bringing you a much-requested discussion on virtual assistance. WTF is it? Why did I start a VA Business back in 2019? Is it worth it? I answer all of these questions and go into detail about how the virtual assistance industry changed my life. Your mind will be […]